a happy list // volume 5

Happy November! Here is another happy list. I love these so so much. Reminds me of all the blessings & joys in my life that I need to cherish.

• coming home to lamps glowing in the windows

• slipping on muck boots to walk to the chicken coop

• hearing geese overhead & pretending I know where they're going

• that quiet moment before the whole house wakes up

• hauling wood inside to feed the fire

• the sound of gravel crunching as we arrive back home

• hot soup simmering on the stove all day

• adorable thrift-store sweater finds <3

• the house is finally cooling off enough to grab the comforter again

• homemade sourdough that cracks when you tear it open

• driving past fields turning gold all at once

• the way fog settles in low places

• slipping into a freshly washed hoodie that still feels warm from the dryer

• a hot mug of mint tea

• watching old videos of me & my sibs as cute little kids!

• brisk walks in kc under the sugar maples

• spontaneous trips to grab a delicious cappuccino

• the crunch of acorns underfoot downtown kc

• early-morning frost on the grass that looks like someone sprinkled sugar

• a hush that falls over the woods at dusk

• leaves swirling all around

• that first moment of stepping onto a cold porch and feeling the chill of winter

• hearing the distant hum of a train late at night

• stargazing on the back deck

• homemade kombucha

• cashews (iykyk)

• cuddles with cathy, our great pyr <3

• when the wind shakes the trees

• the smell of fresh-cut wood stacked neatly for winter

• the warm buzz of a busy kitchen before dinner every night

• sunlight slanting through the windows

• Into the Word podcast

• the way country roads feel endless when the sky is huge

• alice's cuddles <3

• clouds rolling low over the hills

• the relief of opening a window & letting the air in

• that familiar woodsmoke smell from the chimney

• rows of pumpkins outside stores

• the little thrill of seeing the mail truck at the end of the driveway

• dad making me lattes in the morning

• nighttime track runs & drills

• cuddling & styling cute sweaters

• the routine of a clean room & made bed <3

• serving @church & making muffins

• winter sunsets

• lil nelson, gary, & paul

• news of cathy being pregnant!! (lil cute baby pyrenees puppies arriving dec. 26!)

• watching youtube vlogs (new york + travel vlogs are my fav!)

• reading in psalms in the morning

• two older friends traveling just to spend thanksgiving w us since our fam is busy <3

• planning future travels

• daily workouts

• being content

• mom & dad's hugsssssss 😍

• my worn leather Bible

• praying with my sisters

• lattes!! (of course)

• my family's true reverence for Christ & the church

• a house that smells of vanilla and old wood

• noticing smoke rising straight into the cold sky

• praying daily

• getting reconnected with old friends

• family photos (haven't taken any in almost 4 years!)

• falling in love with our property again + our chickens

• reading my bestie's literally awesome books(s) 😏 (so impressed)

• actually always being together with my family, whom I love oh so much!

• having the desire to write again

• sturdy journals

• seeing the northern lights!!!

• training for track season!

• living life <3

Your turn! List some things you're grateful for & just love! <3 Until next time! Wishing you the best thanksgiving & rejoice in thanks with the family that you have. Cherish the times and the people. Make memories. Live. Love. Laugh. Nourish your bodies with delicious food. Hug your grandpa whom you haven't seen in years. Thank the Lord for all He has given you & give him praise. Bake with your sisters. Chat with the wise women in your life. Don't be downtrodden. Enjoy the ones that the Lord has put in your life, even if you don't have many. If your family is busy, make time to spend with your friends. Make new friends. Invite those whom you know have no one to join you at our Thanksgiving meal. Have a thankful heart <3

Live life to the fullest.

xoxo,

lilyjohanna